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Water in foreground, low dam in middle ground, trees in background. Roth notes "First dam built here by Valentine Ratz (suggested by Christian Stoltzfus in 1839) on the Conestogo River. It has been rebuilt several times. It was also used to run the mill in St. Jacobs until they ceased operation."

Water in foreground, low dam in middle ground, trees in background. Roth notes "First dam built here by Valentine Ratz (suggested by Christian Stoltzfus in 1839) on the Conestogo River. It has been rebuilt several times. It was also used to run the mill in St. Jacobs until they ceased operation."

Photo is of interior wall with a niche in it. This niche is framed with white wood and contains a clock. Roth notes "clock from Europe in its built-in niche in living room; run by weights - needs to be wound every 24 hours - still works".

Close up view of two small stone pillars. Each pillar has a stone with lettering that states there is a time capsule inside.

Close up view of plaque which reads "Wilmot Township, 1791 to 1850 --- a brief history. Wilmot Township was designated a Crown Reserve following the Canada Act of 1791 which created Upper and Lower Canada. Following the government survey of Bleam's, Snyder's, and Erb's Roads in 1824, Mennonites from Waterloo Township and Amish from Europe claimed lost along these roads and began clearing roadways and farms. The Canada Land Company opened the Huron Road through thesouthern part of the township in 1828. Soon after, Roman Catholics and Lutherans from Alsace and Germany, Anglicans from the British Isles, and others joined the initial settlers in clearing land and building roads, mills, shops, churches, schools, and villages. In 1842 Wilmot Township sent representatives to council meetings of the newly-formed Wellington district. They adopted the Common School Act and divided the township into school districts. The Baldwin Act, passed in May 1849, established a new framework for municipal government. Townships and incorporated villages were recognized as rural units of government. They gained power to elect their own local officials and to tax land owners for local improvements. On January 21, 1850, in Wilmot Centre, the first elected council of the Township of Wilmot met. The sitting wall at this Oasis in the Centre represents both the foundati[ons] of the 1850 Wilmot Township Hall and the strong community foundation built by those early settlers."

Photo is of a low field stone wall that rises at various levels to become high enough at the back to be a gate. There are two gaps in the wall, one each in the front and back, both of which have a metal arch over them. In front of the second, higher, arch is a bronze statue of two young people appearing ready to leap off the edge.

Photo is a close up view of a plaque, which reads "Oasis in the Centre This millenium project commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Township of Wilmot. It was officially opened by the people of Wilmot Township on Sunday October 1, 2000. This sitting wall, built with fieldstones contributed by Wilmot Township families, marks the site of the original 1850 Township Hall. "Leap of Faith", the bronze statue by Wilmot Twonship resident, Ruth Abernethy, portrays two young people about to leap from the stone archway. They face the future with confidence, courage and spirit - as did those who came before. The inlaid map of Wilmot Township shows the early settlements and encourages you to orient yourself both literally and figuratively in the past, present and future. This plot of land was deeded by the Crown to Peter S. Gingerich in 1836. The Oasis pays tribute to our cultural and natural heritage. It represents the spirit of community involvement of many generations of Wilmot Township residents."

Old Order Amish farm in Wellesley / Mornington Township area (Waterloo/Perth counties). Used on p. 40 of 150 Years (Amish-Mennonite Sesquicentennial)

Old Order Amish farm in Wellesley / Mornington Township area (Waterloo/Perth counties).

Brick one and a half story house with addition on the back. Roth notes "John R. Brenneman 1962/63, John Ropp 1874-1907, Catherine Brenneman 1907-1933, Barbara W. Brenneman 1933-1962".

Large red barn in centre of photo. Roth notes "The large barn (strawshed as large as barn) has had minimal changes - some siding is still horizontal".

Gravestones in middle ground under evergreen trees. Roth notes " Amish Mennonite burials were made on adjoining Lot (2 E 1/2) on this side of cemetery".

Relatives of Lorraine Roth view the family tree she painted on a window blind. The blind is hung on the wall of a barn at the Brenneman family reunion. Lorraine's mother was Violet (Brenneman) Roth.

View of structure with low walls, and posts supporting a roof. The walls and posts have tombstones embedded in them. Roth notes "View of pergola from southeast".

Cemetery in foreground. White church building in middle ground with red roof and red cross on front of building. Roth notes "St. Agatha (Amish) Mennonite Meetinghouse built in 1885; basement made & meetinghouse turned to present position in ; front foyer added ".